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Graduate Certificate in College TeachingThe
Graduate Certificate in College Teaching is designed to prepare students
for a faculty teaching career in post-secondary education. The
15-credit hour certificate is intended for graduate students who desire
preparation and training in the area of college teaching. Courses
eligible for the certificate program include an assortment of topics
relevant to teaching in higher education such as student background
(adult learners and traditionally-aged students), classroom teaching
theory and strategies, online/hybrid or distance education, the faculty
role, and an internship in college teaching.Click to learn more >>>

Master of Arts in Higher Education AdministrationThe
Higher Education Administration program is most flexible in terms of
allowing students to design their own programs in consultation with
their advisor. The program is designed for those seeking leadership
positions in colleges and universities.Click to learn more >>>

Doctor of Education in Educational LeadershipThe
Ed.D. degree in Educational Leadership is designed to provide in-depth
knowledge and skills to educational leaders who seek to develop and
refine their knowledge and skills to help transform through practice in
the educational institution. The program emphasizes the application of
scholarship (theory) to the improvement of educational practice. It is
intended for individuals in educational leadership careers. Students
accepted into the program will be part of a cohort. The Ed.S. degree
program was also designed for a seamless transition into the Doctor of
Education (Ed.D.) in Educational Leadership program if the applicant
meets department requirements. Students entering the Doctor of Education
program, who have an earned Specialist in Education degree in
Educational Leadership from an approved institution, may receive up to a
maximum of 27 credits toward the Doctor of Education. Remaining Doctor
of Education requirements must be completed at Central Michigan
University.Click to learn more >>>Doctor of Philosophy in Educational LeadershipThe
Ph.D. degree in Educational Leadership is designed to provide in-depth
knowledge and skills to educational leaders who seek to develop and
refine their knowledge and skills to help transform through practice.
The centerpiece of the Ph.D. curriculum is a personal transformation to a
critical understanding of knowledge and the way it is conveyed.Click to learn more >>>